Abstract: Kaempferia galanga L. is an aromatic Chinese medicinal material with a long history and an important spice seasoning in food. Kaempferia galanga L. is rich in volatile components, and also contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, diarylheptanes, phenylpropanoids, terpenoids. Therefore, it shows a variety of biological activities such as regulating cardiovascular system, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal and antibacterial activities. The main chemical components, pharmacological effects and current application status of Kaempferia galanga L. in food industry were reviewed in the article. The problems in the research and application of Kaempferia galanga L. were analyzed, and its future development prospects were prospected, which provides a theoretical basis for the further development and efficient utilization of Kaempferia galanga L.